Misbah perplexed at India's continued disapproval of DRS

Misbah perplexed at India's continued disapproval of DRS

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has voiced his surprise over the continued opposition from the Board of Control for Cricket in India to the full implementation of the Decision Review System (DRS).

"It is beyond me as to why the Indians oppose the DRS all the time. It is a modern technology that is not harming the sport. It is in its infant stages and can be made more productive with time," Misbah said.

Indian players and the BCCI have opposed the use of the DRS in their ongoing series in Australia as they feel that the technology has many flaws. They have also rejected moves to have it for their One-day tri-series against Australia and Sri Lanka to be held in February in Australia.

'Fans are being deprived of some high class cricket'

Misbah though feels there was nothing wrong with the technology and it has won the approval of most teams and players.

"The cost and technology issues can be worked out but that can only be done if it is used on regular basis and backed by all boards," he pointed out.

Meanwhile, asked about the continued suspension of bilateral cricketing ties between India and Pakistan, Misbah said this was something the governments and authorities needed to sort out.

"As a player I only know that for me an Indo-Pak series is always special and there are millions of people in both countries eager to see the teams play against each other regularly. I know that due to the current status quo millions of cricket fans are being deprived of some high class cricket contests, which also boost the image of the sport," he said.

'I don't see too many issues with the appointment of new coach'

On the issue of the appointment of new coach for the national cricket team, the captain said, "Whosoever the board appoints as permanent coach, I am confident I can develop a good working relationship with him for the betterment of theteam. I have enjoyed very good working relations with Waqar Younis and Mohsin Khan.

"So I don't see too many issues in this area."The 37-year old Pakistani batsman said he was looking forward to the upcoming series against England as it should be "a closely fought series with quality performers in both teams".